TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/01/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

The Contractor's personnel shall perform on-site nursing services during altering periods of time in various areas of the Medical Center. Based on their qualifications, RNs may be required to work in areas of the highest need on the date of their scheduled shifts. Contractor's personnel shall also be subject to quality assurance standards established by the Joint Commission and shall perform in accordance with ethical, professional, and technical standards of the healthcare industry consistent with client policy, regulations, procedures, and protocol.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Registered Nurse: The RN will utilize broad-based clinical knowledge to effectively assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness states, assist patient/residents in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation, eClientluate patient/resident response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive measures for dying patient/resident and their significant others. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Arkansas Registered Nurses Practice Act and within the individual nurse's scope of license. The Nurse Manager(s), or appropriate nursing leadership delegate (i.e., Assistant Nurse Manager), will provide the RN with clinical oversight during their tour of duty. More specific duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse are described below and shall be assessed by the Nursing Service prior to provider acceptance.
(1) Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient/resident care environment, including familiarity with requirements such as medication administration, patient/resident/family education, discharge process, restraint usage, hazardous waste disposal, etc., as defined by The Joint Commission and all other Client regulatory bodies (i.e., Long Term Care Institute and Office of Inspector General.
(2) Provide patient/resident-centered care by performing the following tasks:
assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals
assess and act on significant changes in the patient's/resident's health condition
carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks
collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record
complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure.
identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident
meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting the patient/resident to meet expressed needs
meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families
prioritize and complete tasks within the RN's assigned shift
update patient/resident care plans
notify assigned physician of any changes in condition
report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership
(3) Perform the following tasks: (A competency checklist should be provided by the agency for each staff member at the time of submission for approClientl for credentialing)
perform head-to-toe assessments
insert IV lines
care and management of peripheral and central lines, including PICC lines
administer medication including IV
coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient
measure vital signs/hemodynamic monitoring including pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry, etc.
perform wound care including dressing changes (sterile and non-sterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessary
obtain and deliver specimens to the lab
perform tracheostomy care
perform non-acute and/or acute ventilator care, if needed
perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy
perform deep suctioning, which may include obtaining specimens
assess for and administer tube feedings
assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation.
assist and perform enemas and other supportive measures as needed.
educate patients/residents and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration including indications for the medication.
respond and assist in emergency situations
provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Health Technicians
The contract resulting from this requirement shall provide maximum flexibility to the Client scheduling authority. Client provides nursing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Temporary contract nursing services shall supplement full time Client staff on an as needed basis as staffing requirements arise depending on vacancies, vacations, resignations, and illnesses to ensure required staffing levels are maintained.
Notification of required needs may be between 24-48 hours. Coverage may include weekends, federal holidays, days, evenings, or overnights, and are variable within a 24-hour period. Contractor's personnel shall be required to work any regular or irregular shift, with 8-hour and 12-hour shifts typically being:
8-Hour Shift:
Day 0
Evening 1
Night 2330 0800
12-Hour Shift:
Day 0
Night 1
(12-hour short shift 8 hours 0; 1; and 2).
Select units/areas may have shifts starts that vary from these standard times.
Day and evening eight (8) hour, as well as twelve (12) hour tours include a hour non-paid lunch break.
Qualification:
BLS certification. ACLS Certification is required for agency staff working in acute care, med-surg, or critical care areas.
One (1) year experience in Specialty Area
Contractor will provide proof of updated licenses and certifications
The experience required should be within the past 3 years

Talent Burst Job ID #24-09901. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse

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